Jim Duggan

Jim Duggan
Duggan in 2011
Birth nameJames Edward Duggan Jr.
Born (1954-01-14) January 14, 1954 (age 72)
Glens Falls, New York
Spouse(s)
Debra Duggan
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(m. 1989)​
Children2
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Hacksaw Duggan
Hacksaw Higgins
The Convict
Derek Wood
Jim Duggan
King Duggan
Billed height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Billed weight270 lb (122 kg)
Billed fromGlens Falls, New York
Trained byFritz Von Erich
Debut1979

James Edward Duggan Jr. (born January 14, 1954), better known by his ring name "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, is an American former professional wrestler, who is best known for wrestling for World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E). Duggan was the winner of the first ever Royal Rumble in 1988. He is known for entering the arena with a 2x4 piece of lumber and yelling "Hooo!" while the fans chant "U-S-A!". Duggan was also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011 by Ted DiBiase.

In November 2018, Duggan was hospitalized in the intensive care unit for an unknown reason.

Championships and accomplishments

References

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